campania aglianico i.g.t.
vigne verginianae
Vines have flourished for over two thousand years on the hills of the inland areas of Campania, one of the areas in Italy where some of the most extraordinary wines in the world are made. The natural and millenary isolation of the people has helped preserve ancient native vines, which have come down to us not the least thanks to the enlightened work of the Benedictine monks of the Monastery of Montevergine (XII century) whose ingenuity combined aromas, nuances and contrasts, while also perfecting vineyard and winemaking techniques in Medieval times. Made from Aglianico grapes praised by Latin poet Horace, Aglianico Campania Vigne Verginianae embodies a modern winemaking style with this great and noble native Italian variety, for highly versatile food-wine pairings.
Grape: 100% Aglianico.
Production area: from selected vineyards in areas of Campania.
Winemaking: tthe grapes are carefully selected, followed by maceration at controlled temperatures (24-25 °C) for no more than 5-7 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in steel tanks, where the wine evolves for 6-12 months. This is followed by refinement in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Tasting notes: ruby color, fruity scents of cherry, sour cherry and plum, as well as spicy nuances. A medium structure, young, full-bodied and soft wine, with a balanced aftertaste and bold notes of sour cherry.
Food pairings: a very food-friendly wine, with cold cuts, Mediterranean dishes, Parmesan eggplant, soups, white meats and roast chicken. Also ideal with pizza and as an aperitif.
Best served at 20 °C.
243. CARTULA OBLATIONIS
1137 - November, ind. I, Montefusco
Proserpina, Umberto’s daughter, Lord of Atripalda, on receiving the news of her husband’s death, falling in the war between King Ruggiero and Count Rainulfo, near Siponto, asked Alberto, rector and custodian of the church of Santa Maria in Montevergine, to send some faithful persons to the land of Apulia to collect the mortal remains of her husband and ensure him an honorable burial in the sanctuary; at the same time, she offered the Abbey a vineyard outside Montefusco Castle, in a locality named Sant’Angelo, near Marcopio.
(Original, PARCHMENT N. 239, 215x425 mm; written from Benevento).
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